Not fermented green tea market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market volume for not fermented green tea in Russia showed considerable variability. After starting at 11 416 t in 2018, it fell to 10 345 t in 2019, a decline linked to rising costs for raw materials and logistics, coupled with a shift in consumer preferences toward coffee and coffee substitutes. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced supply chain disruptions in 2020, yet the market size edged up to 10 691 t. During this period, established players like OOO IMPERATORSKIY CHAY maintained a broad product range, while new segments such as Kombucha tea-based drinks emerged, diversifying the available assortment.

Market volume recovered to 11 512 t in 2021 but contracted again to 10 668 t in 2022, as ongoing economic pressures and strong competition from coffee continued to influence demand. The market then experienced a sharp, unexplained surge to 17 611 t in 2023, followed by a drop to 11 613 t in 2024. Domestic production, which had risen to 15 586 t in 2022, declined to 10 742 t by 2025, indicating a significant reduction in output.

Production not fermented green tea in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Russia's production of not fermented green tea has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 13 587 tonnes, marking a significant increase of 10.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 32.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports not fermented green tea from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Russia's exports of not fermented green tea have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 2 947 tonnes, representing a gain of 4.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 31.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the main buyers of not fermented green tea from Russia were Belarus (27.2% of exports in kind), Kazakhstan (20.8% of exports in kind), and Ukraine (10.6% of exports in kind). Together, these three countries accounted for 58.6% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Russia's exports of not fermented green tea in value terms have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 18 673 thousand US dollars, reflecting a notable increase of 15.6% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 41.3%, with an annualized rate of 12.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Over the period 2018–2021, the primary buyers of not fermented green tea from Russia in value terms were Belarus (24.9% of exports), Kazakhstan (18.2% of exports), and Ukraine (13.6% of exports). Collectively, they comprised 56.7% of total exports in value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports not fermented green tea to Russia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Russia imported 1 258 tonnes of not fermented green tea, indicating an increase of 7.4% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 172 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 424 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 17.7%, and the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 16.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

During 2018–2021, the main sources of not fermented green tea imports to Russia were Sri Lanka (56.5% of imports in kind), China (18.2% of imports in kind), and Belarus (3.4% of imports in kind). Together, these countries accounted for 78.0% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Russia's imports of not fermented green tea in value terms reached 7 887 thousand US dollars, up by 12.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 6.4%, equating to an annualized rate of -2.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 7 024 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 9 661 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 27.3%, and the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 14.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the biggest contributors to Russia's imports of not fermented green tea in value terms were Sri Lanka (44.3% of imports), China (15.0% of imports), and Germany (8.8% of imports). Jointly, they accounted for 68.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021